Previously

Former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson’s deal to promote Palomar Pomerado Health in North County is for $2 million over five years.

The Watchdog got that wrong in a story on April 12, mistakenly pegging the contract at $5 million.

Hospital officials say there was a bigger point missed as well — money raised by Tomlinson that exceeds the amount he’s being paid.

The story was about nurses unhappy with decisions at the hospital, collecting petitions raising issues beyond their own labor concerns.

They objected to pay levels for district executives and “celebrity spokespeople endorsements.”

The story noted that Tomlinson signed the promotional contract before he signed with the New York Jets, calling it “a marketing plan that was criticized by some employees.”

Andy Hoang, the manager of communications and media relations, said the agreement was also praised by many employees. And he said it would only be fair to note the money raised in support of the public health district at three galas hosted by Tomlinson.

After expenses, the events raised $280,000 in 2008, $1.7 million in 2009 and $1.9 million in 2010.